The United States of America, a vast country in North America, offers travelers a wealth of experiences, from breathtaking nature to vibrant metropolises.
New York City, the “city that never sleeps”, fascinates with skyscrapers, Broadway shows and cultural diversity.
National parks such as the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone are natural wonders and ideal places for outdoor adventures.
The beaches of Florida, California, and Hawaii invite you to relax, while the coasts of Oregon and Maine are wild and awe-inspiring.
US cuisine varies from regional specialties to international influences.
The hospitality of Americans is warm, and you will appreciate the diversity of people and cultures.
The USA is a land of opportunity, a place where adventurers, city travellers and nature lovers alike get their money’s worth.
The states of the USA (in brackets capitals)
Alabama (Montgomery)
Alaska (Juneau)
Arizona (Phoenix)
Arkansas (Little Rock)
California (Sacramento)
Colorado (Denver)
Connecticut (Hartford)
Delaware (Dover)
Florida (Tallahassee)
Georgia (Atlanta)
Hawaii (Honolulu)
Idaho (Boise)
Illinois (Springfield)
Indiana (Indianapolis)
Iowa (Des Moines)
Kansas (Topeka)
Kentucky (Frankfort)
Louisiana (Baton Rouge)
Maine (Augusta)
Maryland (Annapolis)
Massachusetts (Boston)
Michigan (Lansing)
Minnesota (Saint Paul)
Mississippi (Jackson)
Missouri (Jefferson City)
Montana (Helena)
Nebraska (Lincoln)
Nevada (Carson City)
New Hampshire (Concord)
New Jersey (Trenton)
New Mexico (Santa Fe)
New York (Albany)
North Carolina (Raleigh)
North Dakota (Bismarck)
Ohio (Columbus)
Oklahoma (Oklahoma City)
Oregon (Salem)
Pennsylvania (Harrisburg)
Rhode Island (Providence)
South Carolina (Columbia)
South Dakota (Pierre)
Tennessee (Nashville)
Texas (Austin)
Utah (Salt Lake City)
Vermont (Montpelier)
Virginia, Richmond
Washington (Olympia)
West Virginia (Charleston)
Wisconsin (Madison)
Wyoming (Cheyenne)
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